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The shortlist for Domestic Rider of the Year (Male) is out.
Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The shortlist for Domestic Rider of the Year (Male) is out.
Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/29/t...
Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/29/t...
Three riders stood out above all others this year in women’s domestic racing. From historic trebles to world-class consistency and season-defining comebacks, these are your finalists for 'Domestic Rider of the Year - Female'.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Three riders stood out above all others this year in women’s domestic racing. From historic trebles to world-class consistency and season-defining comebacks, these are your finalists for 'Domestic Rider of the Year - Female'.
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From Oakham’s farm tracks to the National Champs finale to the hills of Czechia - three unforgettable rides that shaped the 2025 season.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
From Oakham’s farm tracks to the National Champs finale to the hills of Czechia - three unforgettable rides that shaped the 2025 season.
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The nominees for Domestic Race of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 🏆
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November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The nominees for Domestic Race of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 🏆
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The nominees for Domestic Team of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The nominees for Domestic Team of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 👇
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🥁 Here are the nominees for International-Based Rider of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards
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November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🥁 Here are the nominees for International-Based Rider of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards
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The nominees for the Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Female at the 2025 British Conti Awards are here.
After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
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After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The nominees for the Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Female at the 2025 British Conti Awards are here.
After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
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After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
We’re excited to reveal the first shortlist for the 2025 British Conti Awards:
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
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Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re excited to reveal the first shortlist for the 2025 British Conti Awards:
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
The British Conti Awards return for 2025.
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
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Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The British Conti Awards return for 2025.
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/26/t...
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/26/t...
TAAP Racing have confirmed their 2026 roster as they enter an 11th season in the domestic peloton.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
TAAP Racing have confirmed their 2026 roster as they enter an 11th season in the domestic peloton.
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Southend Wheelers confirm the Andrews Trophy & Florrie Newbery Classic will run on 19 April 2026, shifting to the West Hanningfield circuit for a fresh feel.
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Southend Wheelers confirm the Andrews Trophy & Florrie Newbery Classic will run on 19 April 2026, shifting to the West Hanningfield circuit for a fresh feel.
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
With five new riders, a reinforced core and a broadened European race calendar, Foran give The British Continental an exclusive first look at the team they believe can win more, develop more and stay true to their culture.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
With five new riders, a reinforced core and a broadened European race calendar, Foran give The British Continental an exclusive first look at the team they believe can win more, develop more and stay true to their culture.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/24/e...
With the early-season calendar taking shape, the Portsdown Classic becomes the first confirmed entry opportunity for 2026 - complete with a new two-race link to Kennel Hill and expanded prize support.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With the early-season calendar taking shape, the Portsdown Classic becomes the first confirmed entry opportunity for 2026 - complete with a new two-race link to Kennel Hill and expanded prize support.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/24/2...
Our 2026 domestic road calendar is now live.
Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our 2026 domestic road calendar is now live.
Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/19/2...
Exclusive: Peaks 2 Day, Capernwray and Wymeswold are among the major National B races to confirm their 2026 dates to The British Continental.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Exclusive: Peaks 2 Day, Capernwray and Wymeswold are among the major National B races to confirm their 2026 dates to The British Continental.
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South Molton GP confirmed for 2026, replacing Witheridge in the South West’s NRS double-header with Dawlish.
New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
South Molton GP confirmed for 2026, replacing Witheridge in the South West’s NRS double-header with Dawlish.
New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/18/s...
British Cycling has confirmed the 2026 Lloyds National Series calendars — with an earlier crit start, an evolved South West weekend, and the most compressed elite road season in years.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
British Cycling has confirmed the 2026 Lloyds National Series calendars — with an earlier crit start, an evolved South West weekend, and the most compressed elite road season in years.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/18/2...
Lizzie Deignan will take over as organiser of the Otley Cycle Races in 2026, succeeding Sonja Harper. A high-profile appointment for one of the UK’s key town-centre crits.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Lizzie Deignan will take over as organiser of the Otley Cycle Races in 2026, succeeding Sonja Harper. A high-profile appointment for one of the UK’s key town-centre crits.
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"Road racing in the UK — it’s withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
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A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"Road racing in the UK — it’s withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/17/b...
A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/17/b...
Reposted by The British Continental
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round — returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round — returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round — returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
November 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round — returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
Reposted by The British Continental
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
Reposted by The British Continental
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...